When you're slicing up meat for a stir fry or cutting it up for a stew, you can make the process a bit easier with one simple trick: Partially freeze the meat first.

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Taste of Home says about 30 minutes in the freezer is enough to partially freeze thin cuts of meat, making it easier to slice the meat into thin strips.

In the same spirit, if the meat is frozen, don't defrost it entirely if you need to cut it. Defrost until it's partially frozen for a happier slicing experience. (And then let it fully defrost before cooking.)